When life hands you Vietnamese pork patties, you must make these dinners. That’s the rule, right? These juicy, Vietnamese numbers are ready to slot into whatever you’re craving — whether that’s a classic banh mi, sizzling skewers, or a fresh, herby noodle salad. Ready when you are!
Bánh mì (Vietnamese Pork Roll)
The gold standard of Vietnamese street food. Juicy pork patties, crunchy veg, and tangy nước chấm all packed into a crusty baguette. It’s a flavour bomb in sandwich form.
Ingredients
¼ carrot, julienned
1 crusty white French baguette
1 packet Dinner Ladies Vietnamese lemongrass pork patties with nước chấm
1 cucumber, julienned
¼ cup coriander
Spring onion, julienned for garnish
Spreads: pâté and Kewpie mayonnaise (optional)
Method
Follow the Dinner Ladies' instructions to cook the pork patties and slice them into smaller pieces. Cut a French baguette down the centre, being careful not to slice all the way through. Slather with pâté, layer a few of the cooked pork patties, julienned carrots and cucumber, and fresh coriander inside. Garnish with spring onion and finish with a generous drizzle of nước chấm and/or Kewpie mayo. Close the roll, grab a napkin, and take a big, messy bite.
Pork Skewers
Perfect for when you’re keen to fire up the BBQ. These skewers are smoky, juicy, and made for dunking in nước chấm.
Ingredients
1 red capsicum, cut into square slices
1 green capsicum, cut into square slices
1 onion, cut into square slices
1 packet Dinner Ladies Vietnamese lemongrass pork patties with nước chấm
Method
Prepare the pork patties according to The Dinner Ladies' instructions, then cut them into quarters. Alternate threading the patties, capsicum, and red onion onto skewers, ensuring the pork nestles between the veggies. Preheat the grill (or a grill pan) and cook the skewers for about five minutes on each side, or until they're charred and cooked through. Serve them hot with plenty of nước chấm for dipping.
Rice Noodle Salad
Light, fresh, and packed with herbs.
Ingredients
1 cup shredded coleslaw (packaged is fine)
Vermicelli rice noodles or pad Thai noodles
1 packet Dinner Ladies Vietnamese lemongrass pork patties with nước chấm
¼ cup coriander leaves
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
¼ mint leaves (optional)
Method
Place the rice noodles in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Allow them to soak for five minutes, then drain and rinse them under cold water. Toss the drained noodles with a little bit of oil to stop them from sticking and snip them into smaller pieces with kitchen scissors.
In a large bowl, combine the noodles with shredded coleslaw, fresh coriander and mint leaves, and cherry tomatoes (if you’re using them). Dress everything with nước chấm and toss it all together. Serve into bowls and top with the cooked pork patties.